Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Motorcycle stamps

According to the USPS NewsLink; motorcycle, stamp enthusiasts - and even postal employees - are gearing up for the August 7 release of the American Motorcycle stamps at the 66th annual Sturgis, SD, Motorcycle Rally.

The Postal Service has had a large presence at the week-long rally for several years.

Shown above in a USPS photo are owners of three of the vintage motorcycles featured on the American Motorcycle stamps. Left to right, George Tsunis with his 1965 Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide, Larry Speilfogel and his 1940 Indian and Penny Knickerson, dressed in period costume, with her 1918 Cleveland.